
Energy efficiency efforts tend to focus on things such as lighting and insulation. But, in fact, motors that run heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are the largest user of energy in buildings.
Custom Design Heating and Cooling, a dealer of the Coleman brand of HVAC equipment from Johnson Controls, awarded college student Matthew Bowen with a Coleman 14.5 SEER LX Series MicroChannel air conditioner for winning the “Survival of the Coolest” contest.
Worldwide revenue from zero energy buildings will grow rapidly over the next two decades, reaching almost $690 billion by 2020 and nearly $1.3 trillion by 2035.
High-efficiency HVAC helps a condo project become the first LEED for Homes Platinum multifamily low-rise complex in Philadelphia.
Worldwide revenue from zero energy buildings will grow rapidly over the next two decades, reaching almost $690 billion by 2020 and nearly $1.3 trillion by 2035.
Custom Design Heating and Cooling, a dealer of the Coleman brand of HVAC equipment from Johnson Controls, awarded college student Matthew Bowen with a Coleman 14.5 SEER LX Series MicroChannel air conditioner for winning the “Survival of the Coolest” contest.
The NeoSwitch low-voltage wall switch occupancy sensor from Cooper Controls is designed to save lighting and HVAC energy, without jeopardizing the functionality of the space or the comfort of the occupants.
The self-contained unit ventilators with two-stage compressors are ideal for classroom retrofits.
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In The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building: Redefining the Practice of Sustainability, 7group's principals and integrative design pioneer Bill Reed introduce design and construction professionals to the concepts of whole building design and whole systems.
EDC's Green Product Buzz Guides bring you the latest in green building products and services from companies exhibiting at trade shows, including Greenbuild, the AIA Expo, Coverings, Surfaces and more.
Welcome to EDC's crossword puzzle. This puzzle was created specifically for the green building industry by Myles Mellor; all the clues and answers relate to industry terms. Click to view the interactive version of the puzzle that appeared in print. Or if you prefer, you'll find a PDF link to this month's puzzle and solution.